Interschutz in Hannover is the international world's leading trade fair for the fire and civil protection, rescue and safety. The fair was founded originally in 1935, but was performed only at irregular intervals. Since 2000, where it came off in Augsburg, the Interschutz will take place every five years. At the show, manufacturers from all over the world present here the latest tools and equipment. The exhibition area is the meeting place of the special rescue vehicle manufacturers, emergency physician or provider of medical devices and medical equipment. In the subject area of fire protection international and national exhibitors present equipment and solution concepts of technical fire protection to the airport fire engine. Especially the disaster is confronted with a variety of deployment scenarios worldwide, thus high demands on the latest technical and logistical solutions are required. In the subject area of civil protection the right solutions of robust hardware for drinking water treatment or innovative software up to operation management are presented. Interschutz is rounded off by numerous forums and lectures.